Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21150, Job Freeman, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Freeman, Job Louisa
W 21150
CONTENTS

272 14 Rhode Island
Job Freeman of Providence in the State of R.I. who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Barney of the Reg t commanded by Colo. Drury in the R.I. line for 14 Months private
Inscribed on the Roll of R.I. at the rate of 46. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of March 1834 and sent to B. Cowell Esq r Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 $139 .. 98 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sep r .. 23 .. 33 $163 .. 31
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk, Book 6, Vol. 2, Page 109

Rhode Island 1,019
Louisa Freeman widow of Job. Freeman
R.J. who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832 and who died on the 1 st October 1833 of Providence Co. in the State of R. Island who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Barry of the Regt. commanded by Col. Drury in the R.I. line for 14 months
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Nov. 1838 and sent to Ben. Cawell Providence R. I.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '38 116. 66 2 / 3 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th May '39 23. 33 1 / 3
$140.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. B. Book A.
Page 8 Clerk,

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc.
August Term 1832
County of Providence
On this Tenth day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a resident District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Job Freeman a resident of Providence in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 78 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832, viz.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he was born September 2 d 1753 in Attleborough Mass but has no record of his birth and lived in Rehoboth when he enlisted & since the War has lived in Scituate and Providence
and the applicant further states that in December 1779 he entered the service as a substitute and enlisted as a private for three months in Col. Walker's company and in Gen. Spencer's Brigade— Mass Militia and was stationed at Providence afterwards at Warwick—and the applicant further states that in May 1780 he enlisted for six months as a private in Col. Holbrook's company Major Ball & Gen. Glover's Brigade— Massachusetts line of the continental Army and was stationed at various different places on the North river— & served eight months before he was discharged
and the applicant further states that in June 1781 he enlisted for three months as a private in Col. Barney's company Col. Duryea's Regiment of Massachusetts Militia and was stationed at West Point both as a substitute and as a regular enlistment all of which he served out and was honorably discharged
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Job Freeman
attest B Lowell CLK
I, the undersigned a Clergyman, residing in the Providence and John Freeman residing in the  same hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Freeman who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 78 years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
James Strong
attest B Lowell CLK
I Brian Hall of Providence in the State of Rhode Island on oath testify & say that I am well acquainted with Job Freeman of said Providence, I further testify that in the year 1781 I served with Col. Barney's company

affidavit B Lawell Clk
I Brian Hase of Providence in the State of Rhode Island on oath testify & say that I am well acquainted with Job Freeman of said Providence, I further testify that in the year 1781 I served with said Job three months in Capt Barneps Company this fact I perfectly remember said Job was honorably discharged having served out his time. The Company was stationed at West point & Col Drury was an Colonel per said Hall
August 9 th 1832
Sworn to in open Court Benjamin Lawell Clk
I Samuel Haskell of Cumberland on oath do say that I know Job Freeman of Providence was and have been acquainted with him more than forty years and according to the best of my knowledge is a Man of truth and veracity and full confidence can be placed in. What he says Samuel Haskell
Aug 8 th 1832 Sworn to in open Court Benjamin Lawell Clk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that James Arzell Samuel Haskell  James Arzell Samuel Haskell who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the State of  State of Brian Hase who have certified for said Applicant and that are credible persons and who also signed the same is a resident in the  that the said Samuel Haskell is a Clergyman and is a credible person , and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Job Freeman for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 14 day of November 1832
Benjamin Lawell Clk

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Benj m Corwell Esq r
Providence
R.I.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Decem r 11 th 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Job Freeman as a private is borne on "a Pay Roll for the Six Months Men that went to serve in the Continental Army for the Town of Rehobath" where he is allowed from July 7 th to Decem r 25 th 1780. m d five Months and twenty eight days. — 5=28
Job Freeman's name is borne on a Pay Roll of Capt. Iabez Barne's Company in Col. Drury's Regt. where he is allowed from July 10 th to November 8 th 1781. three Months and twenty seven days. — 3=27
Job Freeman claims for services under Capt. Walker in 1776. the rolls of which are not found in this Office, except one of Capt. Elijah Walker for the month of December on which the name of Job Freeman is not borne.
Edward D. Darrn Ly

Please to send two Dollars for examination

Louisa Freeman

State of Rhode Island & County of Providence
On this first day of September A.D. 1882 personally appeared before me Durfee Potter one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within for said County. Leira Freeman now resi- dent in the City of Providence aged 73 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following de- claration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7 1838 entitled an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows viz that she is the widow of Job Freeman late of said City who was a soldier of the Revolution, that he enlisted & served in the Continental Troops of the Massachusetts Line, that when the act of June 7 1832 was passed he applied for & obtained a pension under said act & the declaration he made to obtain his pension she refers, for a specification of his services, officers names & proof. And she

further declares that she was married to the said Job Freeman in the month of July A.D. 1833 in Cumberland in said County of Providence where she then resided but her marriage is not recorded nor has she any record of it, nor does she remember the exact day of said month, but it took place in said month & year, - Her hus- band the said Job died on the first day of October A.D. 1833 & since then she has re- mained unmarried. She was not mar- ried to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hun- dred & ninety four - to wit at the time above stated Louisa his Freeman Mark Attest My Merrill Potter
Providence ss In the City of Providence Sept. 11 th A.D. 1833 Personally appeared before me the above named Louisa Freeman who made oath to the above declar- ation by her subscribed in my presence and further certify that said Louisa Freeman from age and information is too feeble to attend court
My Merrill Potter Just C. C. Plass

J. Cushing Brown of the City of Providence being now 32 years of age on oath do testify & say that John Freeman the husband of Louisa Freeman who has sworn to the preceding declaration, died in October 1833 I was with him when he died. Since then the said Louisa has remained un- married Cushing Brown
Providence ss In the City of Providence Sept 1 st D o 1835 Personally appeared before me the above named Cushing Brown who made oath to the preceding affidavit by him signed and I further certify that said affiant is a credible witness
of Merrill Potter Just G. C. Dean

I Lucy Blanding of Cumberland in the County of Providence being now 75 years of age on oath do testify & say that Louisa Freeman who has signed the preceding declaration is my cousin I was present at her marriage & saw her married to John Farnum This was in July 1783 according to my best recollection -
Attest Avril Cook  Lucy + Blanding State of Rhode Island Providence mark
In Cumberland September 17th 1838 Then the above named Lucy Blanding appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing deposition which was subscribed to by making her mark in my presence and I further certify that said Lucy Blanding is known to me as of good reputation and that her statements are entitled to full credit
Avril Cook Justice of the Peace
I Mehitable Chase of Cumberland being now twenty eight 75 years of age on oath do testify & say that I am cousin  cousin to Louisa Freeman widow of John Farnum & saw them married at their marriage took place in July 1783 according to my best recollection she now resides in Providence
Attest Avril Cook  Mehitable Chase State of Rhode Island Providence mark
In Cumberland September 18th 1838 Then the above named Mehitable Chase appeared before

me and made oath to the foregoing Deposition which was subscribed to by her making her mark in my presence and I further certify that the said Mary Ann Johnson is known to me as of good reputation and that her statements are entitled to full credit. David Cook Justice of the Peace

Louisa Newman

The State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Providence p. 3 Town Clerk's office
Cumberland Aug. 23 1838
I certify that the Marriage of Job Freeman to Leisa Blanding is not to be found on the records of this Town - and also that it is not customary for the person who performs the ceremony of Marriage to cause the same to be recorded, But is left to the option of the persons married to have their certificate recorded, or not -
Attest. Dorrance Sayles Town Clerk
I Dorrance Sayles above named, do hereby say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town, county & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true statement as certified by me -
Dorrance Sayles Town Clerk
Providence p. 3 in Cumberland, county & State aforesaid this Twenty Third day of August. Eighteen hundred thirty eight Then personally appeared Dorrance Sayles Town Clerk of said Cumberland and was duly sworn to the foregoing certificate according to law -
Before me Dan A. Daniels Public Notary

1019 Louisa Freeman 1889
Act of July 7. 1838
Admitted Private 14 months
Brig. Cavall Eng Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Providence Ye. I, John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence, in said State, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Lucius Potter Esquire before whom two of the annexed affidavits were sworn is one of the Justices of our said Court of Common Pleas; — That Ariel Cook Esquire before whom two of the annexed affidavits were sworn is a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Cumberland in said County of Providence; — that Dan A. Daniels Esquire before whom the other annexed affidavit was sworn, is a Notary Public for the County of Providence aforesaid; — That by Law said Lucius, Ariel & Dan in their said capacities, are authorized and qualified to administer oaths and take depositions: And that their aforewritten signatures to the annexed documents, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand and affix the Seal of our said Court, at the City of Providence, this twentieth day of September A 1838.
John W. Smith Clerk

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Rev
File No. 21157
Louisa Freeman Widow of Job Freeman Priv. Rev. War.
Act July 9 th 1838
Index: Vol. 2, Page 254
[Arrangement of 1870.]

18840
Job Freeman Providence, R.I.
Admitted 14 Months private Capt. Denny - Colo. Drury
Blanche St. Providence R.I.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Job Freeman which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age, and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No clergyman, but friends XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? No XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? Yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Application should be made to E. D. Bangs Esq. Secy of the State of Mass for evidence of the claimants service

Providence. Feb 6, 1834
Agreeably to your directions, I herewith enclose the certificate of E D Bangs, Esq Secy of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relative to the claim of John Freeman - It will be seen that this Certificate proves 9 Months & 25 Days. In addition to this he states he served three months which is not found - But I hope this may also be allowed as his character for truth and veracity was well supported - But rather than there should be any further delay I beg of you to grant him this certificate for what is actually found - May I ask your immediate attention to this as his claim has been pending ever since August 1832 - I am very respectfully your obt servt J L Edwards Esq Benjamin Lowell